Alan Bates

British actor

Sir Alan Arthur Bates CBE (17 February 1934 – 27 December 2003) was a British actor.[1] He was born in Allestree, Derbyshire.


Alan Bates

Bates in 1975
Born
Alan Arthur Bates

(1934-02-17)17 February 1934
Allestree, Derby, England
Died27 December 2003(2003-12-27) (aged 69)
Cause of deathPancreatic cancer, stroke
NationalityBritish
EducationRoyal Academy of Dramatic Art
OccupationActor
Years active1956–2003
Spouse(s)
Victoria Ward
(m. 1970; died 1992)

Bates starred in many movies, including: Zorba the Greek, Georgy Girl, Far from the Madding Crowd, The Fixer, The Go-Between, Women in Love, An Unmarried Woman, Gosford Park and The Rose. He also acted on stage and television.

Bates was a closeted bisexual.[2] He was married to actress Victoria Ward (1939-1992) from 1970 until her death. They had twin sons: Tristan (1971-1990) and actor Benedick Bates (born 1971). Bates died of pancreatic cancer in London.

References change

  1. Encylopedia of World Biography
  2. Alan Bates' secret gay affair with ice skater John Curry

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